🌱 Dave Chappelle Donates Ticket Sales + Mayor Brown Speaks On Gun Law

Hi all. I'm back with your new edition of the Buffalo Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things going on in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Periods of rain and a t-storm. High: 69 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Buffalo:

1. The Be in Buffalo campaign is aimed at attracting people to and keeping them in the city. Greg Pokriki, the public relations specialist for the campaign, says that the campaign focuses on job growth and the manageable cost of living in Buffalo. The campaign began in 2019 via Invest Buffalo Niagara, a non-profit that centers on job creation in Western New York State. (Spectrum News)
2. Dave Chappelle will donate proceeds from ticket sales at his Buffalo show to families of victims of the Tops Shooting. The comedian announced the donation at the end of his show at Shea's Performing Arts Center on Sunday evening. Ten people were killed and three others were injured during the Tops Shooting. Prosecutors are seeking ten counts of first-degree murder and ten counts of second-degree murder as a hate crime among other charges. (WGRZ.com)
3. Mayor Brown spoke Monday on strengthening New York's gun laws. The Mayor was one of several speakers at the event prior to Gov. Hochul signing the highlighted legislation. Brown spoke about the importance of safety and making sure violence does not win. To read more about the legislation and Mayor Brown's statements, click the link. (Spectrum News)

Today in Buffalo:

• Llama Raffle At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (All Day)
• Spring Book Sale At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (All Day)
• Lego Week At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (All Day)
• Liberwyrms Book Club At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Dogs Of Buffalo shared a fabulous photo of a pup at the pride parade. See the tutu and hat-clad dog at the link. (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter wants you to meet Priscilla. She's a sweet five-month-old kitten who can't get enough cuddles. Is she right for your home? (City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• SUNY Buffalo State College recognized Kelly Khatib, the morning reporter for Spectrum news Buffalo. In part, Khatib said, "The skills I acquired at Buffalo State are ones that I use daily as a journalist [...] While I attended Buffalo State because it was cost-effective and close to home, I left with a clear path to my career and mentors that poured into me to this very day.” (SUNY Buffalo State College via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.